I’m going to share a few pictures of my build and a few tips I learned along the way.

I used Gorilla Wood Glue for the entire build. We love this stuff! It’s the best out there. I also used my Kreg Jig™ a ton on this project! I can’t say enough about just how awesome this tool is. It makes your furniture so much easier to assemble, and much sturdier. It also hides all of your screws. It has become one of my top 5 tools easily. Get one! You will thank us

I used a scrap piece of wood to help hold the headboard up while I was drilling my pocket holes. Yes… This is a bit shanty, but worked like a charm

I used oak hardwood plywood for the headboard panel. I had Lowe’s rip my plywood down to Ana’s specified size. I made both headboards with 1- 4×8 sheet, and had some good sized scraps left over for later! Here it is after I used my Kreg Jig™ to drill my pocket holes.

And here are my sides attached…

And here it is ready for stain!

I was a little concerned it wouldn’t stain evenly with all the different wood, but I think they turned out great!

I used my very favorite stain to make these beds “tree colored”

Rust-Oleum Premium Wood Stain in Dark Walnut

And here are the results! Forgive the empty room I am building the coordinating goodies for these beds too!

What do you think???

Someone else is a little excited about the height of the new beds. She can finally climb up on here sisters’ beds without help.

Now for the fun part!

Pottery Barn charges $400 a pop before shipping for these cuties! That is close to $1000 for the pair. WOW. I paid $150 for both! Woohoo!!

Hope you like them! I will be back to share some tips on the twin bed. You can build the twin bed alone for $30!

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Is it hard to keep the bed made? Would it still look good if the bedding was not tucked in?

JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose

Simply gorgeous, and love it can be made so affordably!

Missy

I love the bed and plan on making it. Are you happy with how wide you made the platform? Is it a hazard with kids falling and hitting it? Would you rather have it the dimensions of the mattress to avoid that?

http://www.facebook.com/angelina.stahl Angelina Stahl

Please tell where you got the bedding..it’s adorable.

http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/ Shanty2Chic

Pottery Barn Teen!

http://keelerlife.blogspot.com Kendall

I need this bedding!! Where did you get it??

Laura

I Am in love with the bedding. Any chance you could tell us where its from ??? Loking for the same look for my daughters room right now.

I really want to make this headboard but for a queen size bed… How much do you think the size and stuff would change?

http://www.refresheddesigns.com kelly@refresheddesigns.

Super job! I love the low frame and the high headboard. So well done!

http://foundationsofbirth.com Maureen

Those look AWESOME!

Kellie

AWESOME! You make it look so easy! I wonder what tomorrow will bring Many Thanks for sharing!

Janet

Just wow, boy do I want a deluxe kreg jig! I have made your little projects and you so inspire mr to take the plunge to the big ones!!

http://www.balancinghome.com Megan

Lovely! Work out perfect with the slanted ceilings. Love the quilt too

http://www.weheartdiy.com Bella (@weheartDIY)

Wow love these! I had to check out the PB version and yours are spot on. I can’t believe the price difference. Just filed this project in my to-do list for 2012.

Thanks for sharing!

http://myblissfulhappiness.blogspot.com/ Stefanie

Love it! You did an awesome job!

Stef

http://www.dearblondie.blogspot.com Crystal Sargent

I love them and the bedding. I can’t wait to finish my basement and stick all three my girls in one giant nursery. So fun, and if the weather was warm here so I could build outside or in the garage, I would give you a run for your money…lol, haha, just kidding! C

eesh

Hi, I love the beds! Came here from Ana’s site. Just wondering did you make those quilts yourself and if you did do you have a tutorial and if not where ever did you get them?? I love them!

http://lillyandboo.blogspot.com katie

wow! these are stunning…really would love to have a try at these my girls beds are well overdue replacements!